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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Carriage and Western Art Museum

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Free daily continental breakfast
Property amenity
Reception
Fitness facility
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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9.0 out of 10
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  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.4 out of 10
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(64 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel places you steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carriage and Western Art Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5-star hotel near Carriage and Western Art Museum
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to the airport?

Lavender Inn by the Sea is 10.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on Apr 5, 2026 start from $255, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lavender Inn by the Sea.

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and 6-minute walk from West Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea offer free breakfast?

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Lavender Inn by the Sea features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to downtown Santa Barbara?

Lavender Inn by the Sea is 1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 964 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1330 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent, especially breakfast and happy hour. Only stayed 1 night, but next time will be more! Very comfortable room with kind and helpful staff. An easy stay! Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn or Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk, Jose was friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Saulius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There is mold in the room. After just two nights all the clothes smell mold.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Fides

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed our stay here for 2 nights. Location is very convenient for shops and restaurant. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is better than I expected. And the best part for me is parking. I’ll surely stay here again when I come back to Sta Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vignesh

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta, Chula Vista

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Absolutely superior professional, kind, courteous staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was maintained clean, staff were kind, and parking was easy. Super close to the beach and piers (walkable), so as to downtown and old mission.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Issaquah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vir

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VEGA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and convenient. Bed was good and cozy, bathroom was neat and clean. Stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

karyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect stay, in a perfect location, and with perfectly appointed rooms. The personnel were friendly, informative and professional. The Front Desk staff were lovely, the housekeeping personnel discreet, and the maintenance team members were always gracious when we encountered them. The pool was available for use until mid-evening, and an option to access the amenities at Las Brisas, a sister facility across the road, was also extended. The Inn is placed conveniently to allow walks along the waterfront, and to so many restaurant and coffee locations (do book at least a day ahead if you want to enjoy a few of the best food spots). The close location to Santa Barbara highways allows easy access to The Mission, the Rose Garden, Solvang, the Ostrich Farm, and The Botanical Garden. The morning continental breakfast is plentiful should you wish to eat light before setting off for the day. The evening cheese and wine was a great "in between" after touring for the day and setting off for dinner. Our stay was so comfortable. Thank you for our gifts of a bottle of sparkling wine. Should we travel back to Santa Barbara, we will definitely return to the Lavender Inn by the Sea. (I loved that Jimmy Cricket and his brother came to visit. I happily sent them off to play under the tree outside my room. Sadly, others seemed a little more perturbed by their visit!😉)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

gale

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent the room is just a little musty smelling, but everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, roseville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, bikes, coffee all day. Can walk to the beach in 2 blocks or so...very enjoyable stay:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kahrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. The location was very close to the beach and food establishments
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing! Super room! Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

aubrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Clean but very outdated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but we had a lot of ants invade the bathroom and when I made coffee they were all inside my coffee cup and everywhere. The room was very dated-it could use a remodel. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was so so helpful and friendly. Room was clean and the vibe was relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Milo, Valencia

Staff was friendly and helpful but room was outdated inside. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025